In May 2016, ABC cancelled the Nashville TV series after four years. Luckily for the drama’s fans, the studio was able to make a deal with CMT to pick up season five. Now, Nashville was never a hit in the ratings on ABC but we know the numbers will surely be a lot lower on CMT, a small cable channel. Will the ratings be good enough for the series to be renewed for a sixth season or, will it be cancelled instead? Stay tuned.
In season five, the Nashville TV show continues to follow the lives and careers of country music superstars Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) and Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton). The rest of the CMT cast includes Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Sam Palladio, Chris Carmack, Jonathan Jackson, Lennon Stella, and Maisy Stella. Recurring performers are expected to include David Alford, Ed Amatrudo, Kourtney Hansen, Scott Reeves, Kyle Dean Massey, Rhiannon Giddens, Bridgit Mendler, Jen Richards, Murray Bartlett, Cameron Scoggins, Joseph David-Jones, Joanie Stewart, and Christian Coulson. Will Chase is expected to guest as Luke Wheeler.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
4/10 Update: Nashville has been renewed for season six on CMT and season five returns in June. Details here.
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Note: The “special preview” premiere was simulcast on VH1 (0.04 in the demo with 93,000 viewers), MTV (0.06 demo with 180,000), Nick-at-Nite (0.20 demo and 644,000), and TV Land (0.08 demo with 403,000).
Last year comparison: The fourth season of Nashville on ABC averaged a 0.96 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.19 million total viewers.
What do you think? Do you like the Nashville TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a sixth season on CMT?
11/17 update: CMT has announced Nashville will end after season six on CMT. Details here.
Love nashvile cant wait for season 6
Love nashville and it can’t eND like this I have watched every single episodes more then once it is probably one of the best shows o have ever watched
Please keep Nashville everyone I know watches it and loves it! Best show ever!!! Please don’t cancel this show.
It should be continuing to Season 6 and have more advertisements on CMT as well as on other channels. Let people know it exists there is a lot of country music fans out there as well as Nascar fans will love this show also. The cast Hayden in particular because she is the most recognized of any of the stars. Promote the show on the country music awards for real people don’t know it’s out there. Nobody sits around watching music videos anymore life is too busy now for that.DE
Please I love this show. Keep it on the air!!!
Love love this show Nashville. Please bring it back???!!!
I’ve watched since the beginning and will miss Connie Britton but the show is great and should continue!!! I still love it so please CMT season 6!!!
I just found out 2 weeks ago it was still on. Signed up for Hulu and we bing watched all episodes weekend before last when I had the flu. Don’t cancel!!!!!
I definitely think Nashville should continue.
Love Nashville!! Please continue the show
I love Nashville donor cancel. I am disappointed Rayna is gone but still love it
I love Nashville! Hated to see Connie leave but I think it can still be successful. Please continue the show
Loooooove Nashville! Its the only show I have watched every single episode of! Please continue airing it!
Yes Yes Yes please, I look forward ever week for the next episode’s.
Please keep Nashville on CMT.. I have been watchin it from the day it started.. I love this show.. This is a show I never try to miss if I am at work I asked my patients if I can watch it or I record it… This is far the best show u all could’ve ever put on for your television viewers to watch.. If it isn’t comin back on I am done watchin this channel… I just Love this show
My favorite show on tv. Please keep it going